Professional Year

The ACS (IT) Professional Year is a Department of Home Affairs initiative which is designed for international graduates with an Australian IT degree. Developed by the Australian Computer Society, the ACS Professional Year program provides IT graduates with a guided pathway from university to employment in Australia.

ProfessionalYear (Information Technology)

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DESCRIPTION

The ACS (IT) Professional Year is a Department of Home Affairs initiative which is designed for international graduates with an Australian IT degree. Developed by the Australian Computer Society, the ACS Professional Year program provides IT graduates with a guided pathway from university to employment in Australia.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

Enhance professional skills and expand employment opportunities.

Learn the fundamental of Australian work practices, business communications and the professional code of conduct and ethics.

Gain a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the ACS Professional Year Program.

On successful completion of the PYP, participants are eligible to get an additional 5 points towards Permanent Residency in Australia under the general skilled migration scheme.

Entry Requirements

1. Successfully attained and completed an ICT-related Bachelor or Master degree or higher Qualification from an Australian tertiary institution (minimum two years’ full-time study in Australia)

2. Hold a valid passport and visa that allows full work and study rights whilst undertaking the ACS Professional Year Program. Preference will be given to those currently on a 485 Temporary Graduate visa (either Graduate Work or Post-Study Work stream) or active Bridging Visa A (with study rights)